unsuitable
pronunciation
How to pronounce unsuitable in British English:
UK [ʌnˈsu:təbl]
How to pronounce unsuitable in American English:
US [ʌnˈsutəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
- not capable of being applied
- not conducive to good moral development
- not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)
- not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
Word Origin
- unsuitable (adj.)
- 1590s, from un- (1) "not" + suitable (adj.). Related: Unsuitably; unsuitability.
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Example
- 1. After all , a new ceo hired under the wrong conditions may prove unsuitable very quickly .
- 2. Doctors said there have reportedly been other cases as well of people being treated for the urge to eat unsuitable objects but none that appear to have consumed quite as much cutlery in a single session .
- 3. For decades , consumers have been purchasing unsuitable financial products .
- 4. Weather unsuitable for outdoor activities .
- 5. You may find the subject matter unsuitable for younger children .